Yearly Archives: 2020
National Association of Realtors® Launches Exhibit Celebrating Innovative Solution to Veteran Homelessness
In honor of the 20th year of the Good Neighbor Awards, the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and Havas Chicago are working together to celebrate the impact of each winner
Upzoning Can Impact Appraisals, Places Emphasis on Highest and Best Use Analysis: Valuation Magazine
Many cities see upzoning as an effective way to expand affordable housing, but zoning changes can impact appraisals, so appraisers need to analyze the highest and best use of the property
KTGY Architecture + Planning Receives 2020 Gold Nugget Award Honors
Judges for the PCBC's 2020 Annual Gold Nugget Awards have recognized KTGY Architecture + Planning at its annual competition in 13 different categories with 15 awards. The award program honors architectural design and planning excellence
Hanley Investment Group Arranges Sale of 7th ALDI Investment in 18 Months
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales, announced today that the firm arranged the sale of a new construction single-tenant ALDI
Becoming a Real Estate Investor
While thinking about real estate opportunities, most people think about getting a license and selling homes. Nonetheless, real estate is an extensive and lucrative industry, with a lot more than just selling. You can choose to be a property manager, inspector, appraiser, broker, or loan officer to mention a few options.
Pending Home Sales Mount 16.6% Increase in June
Pending home sales continued to ascend in June, sustaining two consecutive months of increases in contract activity, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Each of the four major regions experienced growth in month-over-month pending home
Multifamily Lending Increased 7 Percent to New Record High in 2019
Fueled by strong market fundamentals and low interest rates, 2,589 different multifamily lenders provided a total of $364.4 billion in new mortgages in 2019 for apartment buildings with five or more units
Builder Confidence in the 55+ Housing Market Bounces Back in Second Quarter
Builder confidence in the single-family 55+ housing market bounced back in the second quarter, jumping 27 points to 65, according to the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI) released today
Five Ways to Make Your Apartment More Attractive to Potential Tenants
Having an apartment building can be a great investment. It can provide you with passive income, and it can increase in value, enabling you to make a hefty chunk of money when you’re ready to sell. Unfortunately, owning a rental property
How to Find a Real Estate Agent in 3 Easy Steps
Buying a home or any property can be one of the most significant purchases in your life. Additionally, it can be an exciting decision. Whether you’re buying or selling, you must find the perfect real estate agents. Firms like City Immobilienmakler Hannover will help you through the process and guide you through your life’s biggest financial decision.
NeighborWorks annual survey identifies increased financial challenges, widening homeownership gap
The results of the newly released annual Housing and Financial Capability Survey from NeighborWorks America reveal that a significant and growing share of the American public is vulnerable
Public Clean Water Utilities Applaud Proposed Increase to Infrastructure Funding
Wednesday afternoon the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance the Moving Forward Act, an ambitious proposal by House Democrats to drastically increase clean water infrastructure funding.
5 Benefits of Renting A Warehouse
A warehouse becomes extremely useful when the company does not have enough storage, and is not able to buy its own storage space. You can also outsource your warehousing functions to align your company’s core capabilities. Your company can operate smoothly when you have enough space to store and distribute your goods
Grassley Lauds Presidential Announcement of Additional Funding, Testing Requirements for Nursing Homes
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) issued the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s recently announced requirement for weekly testing of nursing home staffers and disbursement of an additional $5 billion in funding to these facilities.
Senators Moran, Tester & Tillis Introduce Bill to Expand VA Home Loans for National...
U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Jon Tester (D-MT) introduced bicameral legislation to expand VA home loan benefits to National Guard & Reserve members by crediting service under federal Title 32 orders of the United States Code (U.S.C.) toward home loan eligibility requirements
VA expands funding for emergency response for Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced it is allocating an additional $400 million of its coronavirus relief funding to enhance the department’s emergency relief response
zavvie and EasyKnock partner to offer innovative bridge option
zavvie, the nation’s first iBuyer platform for real estate brokerages, today announced a partnership with EasyKnock to offer homeowners a seamless solution to sell, leaseback and move when ready.
NHC condemns elimination of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it will eliminate the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) regulation and replace it with a new rule, Preserving Community and Neighborhood Choice.
NAR Stresses Commitment to Racial Equity in Federal COVID-19 Relief Measures
The National Association of Realtors® wrote(link is external) to House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters and Ranking Member Patrick McHenry this week, relaying its commitment to ensure all Americans benefit equally
NAR Applauds Congressman Maloney’s First Time Homebuyer Pandemic Savings Act
The National Association of Realtors® called on members of the U.S. House of Representatives to cosponsor and support Rep. Sean Maloney’s (NY-D) First Time Homebuyer Pandemic Savings Act.
